Prince Salman donated SR2 million to the center while others gave SR6 million. "This prize was introduced as part of the state's efforts to encourage young Saudis to work in all areas. The state provides the youth not only education but also jobs," the governor said.
He urged young businessmen and women to work hard to achieve great successes like their fathers and forefathers. "Saudi Arabia is a stable country with a strong economy. It's the center of attention for people all over the world," he said.
Badr Al-Asakir, secretary-general of the prize, said the prize was introduced at the initiative of Prince Salman in order to train future leaders. "This prize is equivalent to similar international prizes in terms of criteria and standards," he pointed out.
Al-Asakir thanked the prize's sponsors including Saudi Telecom and Saudi Research and Marketing Company. Prince Salman distributed the prizes to the winners, which included a shield, a certificate and a cash award of SR100,000.
The winners were: Yasser Al-Oqail, Khalaf Al-Otaibi, Abdullah Al-Dabbas, Helmi Natto, Essam Al-Zamil, Abdullah Al-Matraf, Bandar Al-Saqri, Fahd Al-Shemamri, Saud Al-Harbi, Taha Al-Ghamdi and Adnan Al-Khalaf.
